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GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on

Examiner (Free subscription) | yesterday

A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.

• GE-Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on - Denver Post
• Price a sticking point in talks over NBC - Chicago Tribune
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GE-Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stalled: report

Reuters (Free subscription) | yesterday

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Talks between General Electric and Vivendi over the future of NBC Universal have stalled, the New York Times reported on Friday night.

• Comcast plan to take control of NBC Universal hits snag - L. A. Times Dodgers Blog
• Comcast's plan to take control of NBC Universal encounters roadblock - Company Town
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Vivendi blocking Comcast takeover of NBC U Vivendi blocking Comcast takeover of NBCU

Variety.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

TV News: French corp, GE at impasse over valuation -- Vivendi has officially become a thorn in the side of Comcast Corp.'s takeover bid for NBC Universal.

Ex-Vivendi CEO: I made mistakes but never misled

cellular-news (Free subscription) | yesterday

Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier told a jury Friday he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn the French water company into a global media giant, but he never misled shareholders about the risks.

• Ex-Vivendi CEO: I made mistakes but never misled - Seattle Times

G.E. and Vivendi Halt Talks Over Stake in NBC

New York Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

The sides appear to be at least $500 million apart on how to value NBC Universal, which G.E. is hoping to sell to Comcast, the big cable television company.

Ex-Vivendi CEO: I made mistakes but never misled

Examiner (Free subscription) | yesterday

Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier told a jury Friday he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn the French water company into a global media giant, but he never misled shareholders about the risks.

Vivendi, GE agree to interim payment on NBCU stake

Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Vivendi SA and General Electric have agreed that Vivendi will be paid close to one-third of the value of its NBC Universal stake, although a value for the stake itself is still being negotiated, a person familiar with the matter said.

GE, Vivendi OK interim payment

New York Post (Free subscription) | yesterday

Vivendi and General Electric have agreed that Vivendi will be paid close to one-third of the value of its NBC Universal stake, although a value for the stake itself is still being negotiated, a person familiar with the matter said. The amount woul...

Former Vivendi boss rejects fraud claims

New York Post (Free subscription) | yesterday

Former Vivendi SA Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marie Messier called claims that he defrauded investors "outrageous" during his testimony yesterday at a jury trial in Manhattan. "It is just outrageous to say I engineered investor losses," he said. ...

Vivendi, GE agree to interim payment on NBCU stake. Comcast deal coming nxt wk?

SplashCast (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009

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Report: GE, Vivendi differ on value of NBC stake as Comcast deal awaits

The Philadelphia Business Journal (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

General Electric Co. and French conglomerate Vivendi continue to negotiate the value of Vivendi's 20 percent stake in NBC Universal, and remain at least $1 billion apart, according to a report from the Financial Times . (GE) (CMCSA)

• G.E. and Vivendi Said to Be $1 Billion Apart on NBC - DealBook
• GE, Vivendi differ on NBCU valuation: report - Reuters

FINANCIAL SCANDAL: Former Vivendi boss makes New York court appearance

France24 (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Former Vivendi Universal head Jean-Marie Messier appeared before a New York court Friday for his alleged role in deceiving about one million shareholders about the state of the company’s finances between 2000 and 2002.

Vivendi Rewarded for Its Initiatives to Promote Employee Share Ownership

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Vivendi received the second “CAC 40” award, the “Employee share ownership schemes” award, and the “Communications with employee shareholders” award, at the Actionaria fair1. These three awards, presented under the aegis of the Ministry for the Economy, Industry and Employment, reward the best practices in employee share ownership....

Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC

Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in NBC Universal, which would clear the way for the creation of one of the most powerful media companies in the world.

Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC

Rocky Mount Telegram - Business (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

PARIS — Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to se...

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